HOW TO BUNDLE DYE AT HOME WITH FLOWERS | NATURAL DYE | BOTANICAL COLOUR

[@sushismith]

I’ve never seen such a joy filled tutorial before I barely paid attention to the content I just kept smiling at how cute you guys are! Amazing!!

[@billynou]

Haha thank you ☺️ she rocks my world so much 🧡🧡

[@Soulberrry]

The patience in your voice when speaking to your baby is so beautiful

[@billynou]

Oh thanks for saying that! It’s not always like!! Haha 🤍🌱🤍🌱🤍🌱🤍

[@bushyhartman7421]

It would be awesome if you would show the items washed and dried with a well lighted close up please. Makes me miss doing projects with my children when they were but wee things. Great to see you enjoying those precious moments.

[@marwaahmedfouad3775]

It’s awesome what you’re doing .. i started natural dying just today and um in love with it .. wanna continue doing it using your incredible techniques .. i love the quality of the video .. the silence and sounds .. the light and shades .. the colors ..thank you for sharing such a beauty pls keep it up 🥰

[@marwaahmedfouad3775]

Just followed you on instagram .. This is my instagram account MF_Atelier .. would be very glad if you check my stories .. sharing my results tomorrow morning 🤩

[@billynou]

Thanks for the support! You can always tag me on your results and I’ll share in my stories 🥰

[@abhasahay6948]

This video was the best part about my day. I absolutely love how you've put things in here and it's absolutely beautiful to see your little daughter help. This made my day ❤️

[@billynou]

Well you made my day with a lovely comment ☺️ what goes around comes around ❤️❤️

[@junemaeven]

Love it all. Especially sweet Billy's genuine care and interest. What a special little soul you've got!

[@billynou]

Oh maan I know!! I am so lucky 😭

[@antoinettedsouza806]

Thank you for sharing your technique never tried dyeing fabric every. But seeing all the gorgeous work out there I am so tempted. Your daughter is so adorable. God bless 💕

[@billynou]

Try it!!! You won’t regret it ☺️

[@janeililith1162]

This was therapeutic to watch. So beautiful. It’s my first time here and I already love you both so much🤍

[@billynou]

Haha thank you 😆 we love you too

[@bethanyputtkemery3413]

I've just binged almost all of your videos! Thank you for putting so much care into these pieces + sharing your knowledge. I can't wait to start dyeing.

[@billynou]

Yay!! I hope you enjoy it and have some fun!

[@nadiabac2755]

Thank you for this!! I do looove textiles, natural, sustainable and have a boy same age and same hair ♥️♥️ Love your work!

[@billynou]

Oh the little curly babes 🌻💗💗

[@melvincollins5811]

I live on the Laguna Indian Reservation in NM for 14 years... There wildflower petals (along with corn pollen and prayer meal) were used to attract deer when hunting... They were sprinkled in the campfire while saying prayers to attract the deer to the hunters... The last time I went hunting and I did this, it attracted a HUGE herd of elk during the night which came right up to the tent...

[@billynou]

This is so interesting! How magical... I hope you didn’t hunt the elk 😭

[@melvincollins5811]

@@billynou No... It wasn't elk season... the ONLY reason I was even hunting deer is because my son wanted to participate in the village Deer Dance on Christmas Eve and needed the antlers... Of course NOTHING went to waste...

[@Lushdazemedia]

We have the same Yinyang tattoo in the same place, and also by the sound of your accent we don't live too far from each other!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the video sis x

[@billynou]

I’m in France …. Not sure I have a French accent yet 😆 Thanks for watching ☯️☯️☯️

[@juliehouck6154]

I love how natural the videos and how you are including your adorable daughter in the learning creative, meditative process. A double gift. Thanks for sharing. I am hoping to try this technique on paper.

[@billynou]

It totally worked on paper too!! We will do a video one day😆 thanks for your comment 💜

[@dancinlemur]

Just come across your videos and i am so glad! The big hand and little hand ❤ I had been finding some other videos on dyeing a bit unrelaxing to watch, overedited with jingly stock music. The summery floaty natural vibes of your videos are so delightful 😊

[@billynou]

Yay … thank you … I’m very glad you enjoy them 🌸🌸🌸

[@robinmoon23]

Just discovered your delightful video. So inspiring, I’m just starting out on trying flowers for natural dying so been collecting hibiscus flowers as they finish. Our poppies are all over now. so will wait for next yr. already collected some red Rose petals. My daughter teaches and intending to do this with her children was so delightful to see your little helper enjoying the process too.

[@billynou]

Hi Rosie ... I feel like it’s such a great thing to do with kids, so engaging and fun for everybody involved. Thanks for watching and commenting 🌼🌼

[@gabrielareyna8187]

Beatifull girl.. Good idea por children...

[@Dominique03]

I’ve just found your video and I absolutely love it and you daughter is such a joy.

[@billynou]

Thank you ☺️ welcome to our channel ❤️

[@vanshitaarora3713]

We loved watching you in Zen and enjoying every bit and piece with it. :) Much love to you

[@billynou]

Love to you and thank you!!

[@wikileaks6728]

Amazing video, great demonstration. 💖 Just loved your silly moments with your kiddo, too. 🥰

[@billynou]

My fave bits 😆

[@julietvo5447]

This video is so inspiring and peaceful, sending love to you and your family!

[@billynou]

Thank you so much ... love to you too 💗

[@bina4015]

That colour is amazing 🤩

[@billynou]

You’re amazing 😁 and the colours have got even better after drying and oxidising!

[@natalieleandro2248]

What a beautiful experience thank you for sharing this video😍😢 wish there was an emoji with a happy tear

[@billynou]

☺️☺️ thanks so much for watching! 🥰

[@ikaahmad9898]

I don't know how to thank you. I tried my first dye after watched your video, finally. I love the result, very much

[@billynou]

Yay!! I love to hear this

[@sperrins595]

So beautiful, the results mirror you're little girls laughter.. so blessed. We are trying ours out tomorrow, I'm so excited xx

[@billynou]

I hope you had some fun! And got some nice results!

[@sperrins595]

@@billynou thank you, we did indeed, still lots to learn however, im loving all your videos btw, please keep making them.. if you are able would love to see something done with silk xx

[@powerpuffableX]

Poppy season seems to be very early where you are! Here in Sweden they bloom much later in the summer, around July! I’m gonna try this later then:)xx

[@billynou]

Oh really that is interesting... it’s pretty much over now here as it’s getting too hot for them. It seemed like it went on for ever this year and they were absolutely everywhere, I’ve never seen so many. 🌹🌹🌸🌺🥀🥀🌺💐

[@zazaroceles5932]

i love your work. this is the first time i'm making a comment on a you tub channel. but i love your videos so much! I love natural dyeing and I'm learning so much from your channel. thank you!

[@billynou]

Thanks zaza 🥰🥰

[@thewhisperingweaver8252]

So beautiful, I discovered the beauty of dying with bougainvilleas this year, I was so surprised the colour they gave. I’m going to plant poppies in my garden so they are ready for spring, super excited to dye with them, have you tried drying the petals? You can also freeze them to use in the winter.

[@sophievautour8573]

dear billy thank you so much for all your videos. i got into dying this year and it means alot to me. your process is also very inspiring and a medicine in these times

[@billynou]

Thank you sophie. ❤️

[@billynou]

I’ve never tried bougainvilleas!! I love it when you get a surprise like that. I have some poppies hanging to see how they dry and I was wondering how they would faire in the freezer as they are so delicate but I’ll pop some in now that youve said that... thank you!

[@thewhisperingweaver8252]

@@billynou ❤️

[@juandavidcamargo7454]

This is an amazing channel! Thank you so much for your energy. All the love is amazingly transmitted through your videos. And of course, what an amazing job natural dying. I'll start doing it soon. Wish me luck! Thank you again and all the best of the energies for all of you from Argentina!

[@billynou]

Thank you!!! I DO wish you good luck.... I’ve got a feeling you will love it 😘

[@michaelnowak4078]

Your creations are really beautiful!!!

[@hannahnaff]

I love your videos! So beautiful and peaceful. Billy is such a smarty and a cutie!!

[@billynou]

Thank you ! Yes she is ☺️💗

[@feltlikeitbydebs]

Thank you for sharing. I am learning so much as your helpful fun assistant is.

[@billynou]

Haha thank you !!

[@lindseyfoust]

wow!!! thank you for sharing. I just made a natural dye video, but this looks like way more fun🥰🥰

[@billynou]

It is SO fun.... even when sometimes you don’t get the results you were dreaming of... the process is fun!

[@lindseyfoust]

@@billynou i cat wait to try it out!

[@isaboko]

utterly beautiful

[@billynou]

Thank you 💗

[@urmilabishnoi3391]

Thank you so much BillyNou

[@jengodfrey3438]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge ☺️

[@billynou]

Thank you for watching

[@kristinalahn5558]

It’s so, so awesome! I love this video 😍🙏💚 and I immediately collected a basket full of flowers to do this bundle dyeing with my two little girls this afternoon 😊

[@billynou]

Thank you so much 🌱🌱

[@michaelnowak4078]

GORGEOUS, I love you great channel!!! Looks like you son is a great help too...

[@billynou]

Haha she is a girl but yes she is a great help .... most of the time 😅❤️

[@mytinylagunakitchen]

I am truly in love with all of your videos - thank you so much for these. I would love to see a video of other recommended flowers that work for example.. calendula? Thank you again!

[@billynou]

Thanks!! Ok we will keep this in mind... thanks for the suggestion 💗✨💗🌱

[@prabjyotkaur8200]

This is sooo beautiful!! I love all your videos😍😍 And would love to see more and more.

[@billynou]

Thank you 😊😊

[@shilpigupta2754]

Beautiful art and cute bsby

[@billynou]

❤️

[@SophiaGrace.]

What a beautiful video! I’m going to try this today. Thank you and your lil one’s 🙏🥰

[@billynou]

Good luck!! I hope you enjoy yourself!

[@KatherineRoseArt]

This is so beautiful!!

[@billynou]

Thank you ☺️💗

[@cyndireader7945]

your videos are so lovely and soothing. excited to try poppies!

[@billynou]

Thank you🥰

[@mahimasethi2592]

its soo beautiful

[@billynou]

Thank you 😊

[@floatrapparel9979]

I love your videos! I just found your channel yesterday and binge watched all your videos. Very relaxing and calming. :) I want to try some natural dying for my clothing brand! I can't get enough of these videos keep up the awesome content!

[@emilybwest]

Definitely going to try this ❤️

[@billynou]

I love you... are there poppies up there??

[@emilybwest]

Not up here but maybe a bit down the mountain, you think it’ll work with dandy lions?

[@Layeredworld]

What a magical helper you have! What types of fabric work best?

[@billynou]

She IS magical 😆 protein fibers like silk and wool tend to take the colours the easiest but any natural fiber will work with a little help in the form of a mordant 🌱🌹

[@annebarr9314]

You've got the best background music...

[@billynou]

@cassinisounds on Instagram 😉

[@annebarr9314]

I meant your kid chattering and laughing!!

[@anacervantes687]

Beautiful! Can't wait to try this :)

[@billynou]

Make sure to tag me if you’re on Instagram so I can see your beautiful results!

[@deborahcost217]

What fabric did you use please? Beautiful!

[@billynou]

Bamboo silk 😊

[@urmilabishnoi3391]

Nice and cute mom and kid 😍

[@billynou]

Merci ♥️

[@skimasktroopa9662]

Absolutely loved it

[@billynou]

Yay 💗

[@sandyfrancsak148]

I really enjoy you videos. I’m very interested in dying with natural linen.

[@billynou]

Thank you!! Give it a go... I love dyeing linen 😊

[@jekaterinasamsonova6192]

Hello, thank you so much for your amazing video. I just have a question, you mentioned, that you soaked your fabrics overnight after steaming, did you soak them just in water? 😊

[@billynou]

Hey 😊 after steaming I tend to just leave them overnight, no soaking. I soak the fabric in water before dyeing it 🌸🌺

[@jekaterinasamsonova6192]

@@billynou thank you so much for your reply🙏

[@SUMUstudio]

Beautiful

[@billynou]

Thank yoh

[@Mamaonomatopoeia]

I’m wondering if soaking in vinegar and water before hand might be more useful than using a spray bottle? Have you tried this?

[@billynou]

Either works fine and I also sometimes just dunk it or pour a glug of vinegar over it after I’ve rolled it up. Totally up to you and what you prefer doing 😊

[@MetabolicBrain]

beautiful video. Thank you again.

[@billynou]

Thanks for watching again 🥰

[@padlepads]

I love all your new videos. You're inspiring me so much. When I'm out and about I'll be collecting fallen petals as I go. What do these colours look like after they've oxidised? Mine seem to darken throughout the first day

[@billynou]

Thank you for watching! Yep they darken when oxidised .... sometimes to a dark purple almost blue colour! It’s magic !! 💜

[@melissagrady1723]

Was the fabric scoured and mordanted first or did you just use vinegar? Do you also have any videos or information on how you clean the fabrics? I've read that I need to machine wash at 90 degrees then boil in a pan with detergent and soda... would you bother

[@billynou]

Hey 😊 yes the fabric has been scoured and mordanted. Depending what fiber you’re using depends on how to pretreat it... sometimes I don’t mordant silk for example. I have a few ebooks available bellow the video or from my website with a bit more info if you’re interested. ❤️

[@rikkeuldahl4147]

love it so besutifull ❤

[@billynou]

Thank you 🌸🌸

[@tamasi952]

Love you videos and process! What do you soak the bundles in over night? Or do u just leave them wet and bundles from the steaming and open next day? Thanks!

[@billynou]

Yes just leave them still bundled and open the next day if you can resist opening them bore that! 😉

[@stefanr9539]

Absolutely love this video and the aesthetic 🙏🏼

[@billynou]

Thank you! We love you for watching 😁❤️

[@vriddhimehta751]

Hello, I loved your work, I wanted to know if there is any other alternative of steamer.

[@billynou]

Thank you. Do you mean if you don’t have a steamer? You can just use a pot with a lid and place a something I. The pot to keep your fiber out of the water 😊

[@tetademonja981]

Thanks for such nice videos. I wonder how do you recommend to wash them afterwards? Handwash with cold water? Thanks!!!

[@billynou]

Hey, thanks for watching! Yes hand wash gently with cool water and ph neutral detergent 😊

[@Ahsirbaf]

Beautiful work! sweet girl

[@billynou]

Thank you sweet girl 🧡

[@billynou]

Or boy? I don’t know ☺️😆

[@silverpromidi]

I had some really RUSTY nails around the place, I did a bit of a happy skip dance when I realised how rusty they were 😃 I am going to give this method a go while the iron water brews. I was wondering if 'double strength' vinegar is ok to use, or does it need to be 'normal strength'? That E-book is so far amazing - I am up to about page 5 I think. Thank you for putting this together. New subbie from Aus.

[@billynou]

Hey Kerry. I’m glad you’re dancing about rusty nails 😆 I don’t see why strong vinegar wouldn’t work ... just a little bit less maybe 😊

[@silverpromidi]

@@billynou thanks. I have two jars brewing at the moment and a cast iron camp cooking pot to dust off a bit then get a batch started in there that I can top up when I need it.

[@saraboshut1164]

would you say it gives a better color with dried flowers / vegetables / herbs or with fresh ones or is there no difference? thank you for the inspiration!

[@billynou]

I would say there are always going to be unmeasurable differences resulting in varying shades and results ... it’s definitely best to experiment and see what you like best ... sometimes I prefer the results I get with dried and others with fresh and sometimes you can use fresh or dried twice and still get different results. It’s always a bit of a surprise and this is why I love it 🦄

[@monkamtorn891]

Beautiful😊❤

[@billynou]

Thank you! 😊

[@jessicakraus5571]

Hi there! Do you recommend using a mordant on silk before doing this? If so which mordant do you like specifically for silk?

[@billynou]

Silk works really well with no mordant but you could specifically try alum as a mordant for silk 😊

[@jessicakraus5571]

BillyNou yay! My daughter and I went for it without mordant its soo fun.. came out beautifully, thks for the inspiration, lady! (Hearts)

[@billynou]

Yessss!! Great news

[@prasanthadevulapalli9011]

Love your little helper. She is adorable. I was wondering if you used vinegar also for making the color say. I know that normally we start with some kind of fixing agent. Did you use that and if so, what is it?

[@billynou]

Haha yes she is the best!! Vinegar isn’t really a fixer but yes I do mordant my fibers, usually with alum or alum acetate depending if the fiber is cellulose or protein 😊

[@stephenkent1102]

Hi, a friend recommended Billy Nou and here I am! Did you mordant the cloth before sprinkling with summer?

[@billynou]

Oh yay how nice! Yes I did mordant the cloth … with alum acetate ♥️

[@kathythai]

"a monster rolling with one big hand and one little hand" i already loved the video but that takes the cake

[@billynou]

😂 I had to rewatch it because I’d forgotten that bit 🥰🥰

[@flootify]

Hi thank you for this inspiring video. Do you have any advice on which types of silk can be used? I am hoping that I can apply this to a mulberry silk pillowcase...thank you

[@billynou]

All types of silk can be used ! Any natural fiber 🥰🥰

[@perified]

How long are we supposed to steam the fabric?

[@billynou]

Just an hour or so or until you see a nice amount of colours seeping into the fiber. I do have a couple of ebooks available below the videos with some written info if you think that might be helpful to you 😉💗

[@deborahmanson6712]

Really helpful thank you

[@billynou]

You’re welcome 😊🌹

[@emilybwest]

Hey after you’ve steamed the bundles do you then soak them overnight in something? Just picked loads of poppies and want to give it a go ❤️

[@billynou]

No just let them chill 💗💗

[@eekenn7590]

Beautiful! Love your videos. Those are really beautiful poppies, I've never seen that kind before. Are you all in France?

[@billynou]

Oh really? I’ve never seen any other kind except some yellow ones like this 😂 yep we are in France and it is poppy season!

[@hedysladovich1737]

What kind of fabric are you using? Cotton, linen? Silk? Really want to try this since we are in summer and plants and blossoms are abundant. Do you fix the dyes somehow? How to wash?

[@billynou]

I’m using bamboo fiber. Try it with silk first as it takes the dyes easily without having to mordant and you won’t be disappointed with the results. I always hand wash with cool water and ph neutral soaps. I have a little ebook available too if you want a bit more written info on the process 💕💕

[@GracieK419]

As always, love your videos :)) is it possible to bundle die something like a pre-made dress successfully? I have a 100% cotton dress that I want to bundle dye with cochineal, lockwood, indigo, and turmeric. Not certain if the dyes will release to both the front and back of the dress if i lay it on the top of the fabric like a typical bundle dye, or if it’s better to place the dyes between the two pieces of fabric in the middle of the dress so the colors soak to both sides?

[@GracieK419]

Ooo and onion skins :)

[@billynou]

Hellooo. Yes it is definitely possible to dye a pre made dress... the process is exactly the same as if it was just a piece of fabric. Because you roll the fabric when bundle dyeing you do get colours on both sides but you can always just chuck some in the middle to be safe 😉 I would definitely mordant your dress before dyeing as it’s cotton though 💗

[@GracieK419]

BillyNou thank you so much for your reply! I have some alum mordant, so I’ll be sure to do that. :)) thanks again!

[@oliviab6016]

what about when you need to wash them? I have been looking to see what to do to maintain the most color

[@billynou]

Hand wash with cool water and ph neutral soap to help the colours last as long as possible 😊

[@sandram3518]

Beautiful!!!!

[@billynou]

Thank you 🌸

[@denise928]

Which materials for the fabric would you recommend?

[@billynou]

Naturally dyes will only take to natural fibers ... silk is a good one to start with as it takes the colours very easily 😊

[@przemeklewandowski1177]

soooo cooooooool

[@billynou]

🌸🍃🌼

[@nanynobreli]

Beautiful!! Btw i love your jumpsuit! Did you make it too? Can you share more details? Thanks for sharing

[@billynou]

Thank you! Yes I make them and sell them on my website billynou.com I don’t have much available at the moment but will be getting my overall making game on in the next couple of weeks 🥰

[@marisest]

Was your fabric previously mordanted?

[@billynou]

Yes, I usually mordant my cellulose fibers with alum acetate and protein fiber with alum 😊

[@ladymarisha]

awwww i love you guys xxx

[@isadoretozer4366]

love this!!!!!! SO MUCH - did the vinegar serve as a mordant or additionally to mordanting? thanks xxx

[@billynou]

Thank you.. the vinegar is not really a mordant... more of a colour enhancer... you can see how I treat my fiber with soy milk in our other video here on KZbin 😊🤍

[@theresemetzger3525]

Do you have to use a certain kind of fabric

[@billynou]

You can use any natural fiber but the pre treatment or mordanting process is different depending which you choose

[@bhavyasoni7731]

So after dying you just let them dry naturally. You don't wash them with any detergent?

[@billynou]

I do wash them yes but I let them dry first and make sure to iron them before washing them 😊

[@theresemetzger3525]

What do you make with these it doesn’t show any videos on how you use this fabric after you go through this process with it

[@billynou]

You can see all the things I make on my Instagram @billynouapparel and my website Billynou.com. I also have a video on how to make scrunchies which I make a lot of with the bundle dyed fabric 😊

[@inthewind9326]

You are doing an amazing job ❤️

[@billynou]

Thanks!!! ❤️

[@SunAngelD]

Loved, as always. Thank you.🌺

[@billynou]

🤍💗💗🤍🤍❤️💗🧡🤍💗❤️❤️

[@feetjeforever]

Loved it!!

[@billynou]

Thank you💜

[@milayunasz1057]

Hi do you know what plant / any other natural material to make black dye?

[@billynou]

Hey. Black is quite a difficult colour to achieve in the natural dye world. It tends to take a few layers of colours to get a dark colour that is often not a true black. Some dyes used are often black walnut and logwood with an iron mordant. 🖤🖤

[@kinkyalien_ink]

Is it important that the flowers be dried before using them to dye cotton fabric?

[@billynou]

You can use dried or fresh... some work better fresh and some work great dried ... it’s a matter of playing and discovering what works best 😊

[@Junebug8283]

Does your friend have her pottery shop in France? I bought a beautiful vase from a woman named Grete on vacation in Dieulefit last year. And her company was called Baca- small world perhaps.

[@billynou]

Yesss!!! She does ❤️❤️❤️❤️ her Instagram is @made_by_baca she is just there for the summer. She is the best ❤️❤️❤️

[@Junebug8283]

@@billynou ooh thank you, I lost the card that came with my vase, will follow her on Instagram. And this is such a small world. I randomly came across your video. =)

[@kyleandramae4488]

Do you need to use fresh flowers? Or can you use dried/pressed flowers ?

[@billynou]

You can use either, flowers will often behave differently fresh or dried , some work just as well and others don’t... just experiment and you will soon figure out which ones work best for you! 🌹

[@annetnedelec1313]

Yesterday I started dying with dragon fruit. Beautiful fushia-ish colour. Then I put salt in the boiling water. Was too busy to continue so only finished off todsy. And... the fushia turned yellow-is brown! Am leaving the cloth in the pot. You're not supposed to add salt when you boil the fruit, right? It should be added when we put the fabric? Good thing I boiled it with a firewood stove! Greetings from Subilang, Bali

[@billynou]

Wow I’ve never heard of dyeing with dragon fruit!! It sounds like maybe the ph of your water changed when you added the salt or maybe the you heated the water too hot?🤔 how did it turn out? Normally metal salts are used to mordant the fiber before dyeing 🦄🤍🌱

[@Marii.Bachataestonia]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@nomimcleod]

Do the colours go brown after a while?

[@billynou]

It depends on what you use... the colours will often change and evolve over time 😊